Chapter one

  1. How did God speak to the prophets of old?

 

 

 

  1. How does God speak to us?

 

 

 

  1. Name and define the six things attributed to Jesus in 1:2-3.

 

a)_____________________________________________________

 

b)_____________________________________________________

 

c)_____________________________________________________

 

d)____________________________________________________

 

e)_____________________________________________________

 

f)_____________________________________________________

 

  1. Why has Jesus obtained a more excellent name than the angels?

 

 

 

  1. What are angels to do for Jesus? For saints?

 

 

 

  1. What gives Jesus his authority?

 

 

Memory Work: Hebrews 1:8 – But unto the Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of thy kingdom.

 

Chapter 2-3:6

  1. Why should we give earnest heed to the things we have heard, lest we should let them slip?

 

 

 

  1. How shall we escape if we neglect salvation?

 

 

 

  1. In what way and why was Jesus made lower than the angels?

 

 

 

  1. Who is Jesus not ashamed to call brethren?

 

 

 

  1. Why can Jesus aid or help those who are tempted?

 

 

 

  1. In chapter 3, verse 3, what is Jesus likened to?

 

 

What is Moses likened to?

 

 

  1. In chapter 3, verse 3, who is the writer speaking to and what must they do to be in Christ’s household?

 

 

Memory Work: Hebrews 2:1 – Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus.

 

Chapter 3:7-5:11

  1. How should we guard against having an evil heart and departing from the living God?

 

 

 

  1. Is unbelief sin?

 

 

  1. What makes the Word of God profitable to you?

 

 

 

  1. Where is God’s rest today?

 

 

 

  1. What characterizes the man that has entered into God’s rest?

 

 

 

  1. Was Jesus really tempted as we know temptation?

 

 

  1. Could Jesus have sinned?

 

 

 

  1. Why can we come boldly (with confidence) before the throne of grace?

 

 

 

  1. What two things characterize every high priest?

 

 

 

  1. Who is our high priest?

 

Memory Work: Hebrews 4:15,16 – For we have not a high priest which cannot be touched with the feelings of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.  Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.

 

Chapter 5:12-6:20

  1. Define: (v. 12-14)

a) First Principles

 

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b) Milk

 

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c) Meat

 

      ________________________________________________

 

d) Babe

 

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e) Full Age

 

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  1. What is meant by “leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ”?

 

 

 

  1. Who crucifies the Son of God afresh?

 

 

  1. What is meant by “ to renew them again unto repentance”?

 

 

 

  1. Define: (v. 7-8)

a) Earth

 

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b) Rain

 

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c) Herbs

 

      ________________________________________________

 

d) Thorns and Briers

 

      ________________________________________________

 

e) Rejected

 

      ________________________________________________

 

  1. What things accompany salvation?

 

 

 

  1. What is the anchor of our soul?

 

 

Memory Work: Hebrews 6:7-8 – For the earth which drinketh in the rain that cometh oft upon it, and bringeth for the herbs meet for them by whom it is dressed, receiveth blessing from God: But that which beareth thorns and briers is rejected, and is nigh unto cursing; whose end is to be burned.

Chapter 7

  1. Melchisedec is a

 

 

  1. List attributes of Melchisedec.

 

 

 

  1. What does “the less is blessed of the better” in verse 7 mean?

 

 

 

  1. “For the _____________________ being changed, there is of necessity a

 

change also of the _____________.”

 

  1. Who was made perfect by the law?

 

 

  1. Does Jesus daily offer sacrifices for our sins?

 

 

  1. For how long is Jesus to be the high priest?

 

 

Memory Work: Hebrews 7:25 – Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.

 

Chapter 8 & 9

  1. The Old Testament service and sanctuary were an _______________

 

and ________________________ of heavenly things.

 

  1. Why was the new covenant necessary?

 

 

 

  1. How does God put His laws in our mind and write them in our hearts?

 

 

 

  1. Since every high priest was ordained to offer sacrifices, what did Christ offer?

 

 

 

  1. How were the people under the Old Testament redeemed?

 

 

 

  1. Why did Christ appear the first time?

 

 

 

  1. When Jesus first came He was a l_ _ _.

 

At His second coming H will be a k _ _ _.

Memory Work: Hebrews 9:27 – And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment.

 

Chapter 10

  1. What is meant by “the law having a shadow of good things to come”?

 

 

 

  1. Why was a body prepared for Jesus?

 

 

 

  1. Explain verse 14

 

 

 

  1. What sacrifice or offering can we give God for our sin?

 

 

 

  1. Explain how we can draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith.

 

 

 

  1. Explain when there can be “no more sacrifice for sins” in your life and what it means.

 

 

 

  1. Name two types of sin, giving scriptures for both.

 

a) ________________________________________________

 

b) ________________________________________________

 

  1. Explain: “The just shall live by faith”.

 

 

Memory Work: Hebrews 10:22 – Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from am evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.

 

Chapter 11

  1. What makes hope real in our life?

 

 

 

  1. The elders pleased God thereby obtaining a good report, how? Explain.

 

 

 

  1. What evidenced the faith spoken of in verse 13?

 

 

 

  1. What is greater riches than the treasures of Egypt?

 

 

 

  1. What two things does faith surely bring?

 

 

 

  1. Explain: “Having obtained a good report through faith”.

 

 

Memory Work: Hebrews 11:6 – But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

 

Chapter 12

  1. Who are the cloud of witnesses?

 

 

 

  1. How do we find the ability to lay aside weights and sins?

 

 

 

  1. Why did Jesus endure the cross, despising the shame? Explain.

 

 

 

  1. What is the chastening?

 

 

 

  1. Why are we chastened?

 

 

 

  1. Can Esau’s birthright and blessing represent anything in a Christian’s life?

 

 

Memory Work: Hebrews 12:1 – Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witness, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us.

Chapter 13

  1. Explain verse 2.

 

 

 

  1. What should your attitude and actions towards an elder be?

 

 

 

  1. How is Jesus always the same?

 

 

 

  1. Summary of Hebrews

The Doctrine of Christ

a) Superior to:

                       1) 1:1-2

2) 1:4

3) 3:3

4) 7:28

 

b) Authority

                       1) 1:2, 5:5

 

Jesus our Highest Priest

a) 5:6, 5:10

b) 4:15, 5:7-8

c) 5:10, 7:17, 6:20

 

Old Covenant vs. New Covenant

a) (8:4-5, 7:18), (10:1, 10:9)

b) 9:23-28, 10:11-14

 

Our Obligation

a) 10:22-23

b) 10:38-39, 11

c) 12:1-2

d) 13:7-9, 12:5-13, 5:11-14

Memory Work: Hebrews 13:15 – By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.